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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Harry_h0udini@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Recently, I switched from Windows to Linux, tried many distros, and ended up with the Ubuntu rolling-release. Things went well for some days, but I started facing some issues like printer issues, gaming performance issues, and overall Ubuntu performance issues. So, I switched to where it all started, which is Windows 10. Now I'm on Windows, but the likeness and pleasure of using Linux are still with me. 

So, what I wanted was a faster, rolling-release, easy-to-use distro with easy installation of Nvidia proprietary drivers. 

What I have now planned is Fedora, because I like it. The issue with Fedora is that I can easily install the Nvidia driver, unlike Ubuntu. Can I search for the driver in the store or something else?

Or anything better than a fedora.

Graphics card: GT 730. I quit gaming, so gaming was not an issue anymore.

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[-] MrBubbles96@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

Manjaro is....tricky.

I've called it an Arch based distro that kinda sucks at being an Arch based distro before, and I stand by that. You can't treat Manjaro like you would EndeavourOS or Vanilla Arch Linux because of how Manjaro decides to do things: essentially, updates are held back by a couple of weeks for better and worse instead of being released as they're made avaliable. While that means it can catch disastrous things like the GRUB issue another user pointed out (Manjaro was unaffected by it IIRC), it also means the system is prone to breaking itself more often. You can forget about using the AUR if you're using Manjaro–or well, you can, but the AUR and Manjaro are nortorious for not playing nice with one another because of the latter's tendencies to hold back packages.

Personally, I wouldn't recomended. I had more trouble with Pop_Os!, yeah (even tho i can admit that's my favorite spin of Gnome 3), but Manjaro just tested my patience more than anything else. However, If you don’t mind being extra careful with what you install (really that’s standard practice for any distro, but hey, I’ve never found a WIP package that messed up my system anywhere other than when using Manjaro, so make of that what you will), are willing to tolerate constant mild to severe breakage, and just using Flatpaks and appimages over the AUR, then give Manjaro a try.

[-] Jayb151@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That's all great info, thanks for taking the time. This is my first go with Arch based. I work with Windows for a living and have used Debian based for years.

Endeavor has had a little bit of a learning curve, but sounds like I'll be sticking with it.

I know they say they are a terminal based os, but any tips on some equivalent to a software center, or at least where I can find compatable apps?

Thanks for what you've already taken the time to write!

[-] MrBubbles96@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Pamac (either pamac-all or pamac-all-no-snap). You can go with Octopi if you want, but pamac should more than meet your needs--and personally, I like it better.

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